Ozeri ZK14 Pronto Digital Kitchen Scale Manual
SELECTING YOUR UNIT OF MEASUREMENT
The UNIT button is located on the left side of the scale. Simply press the UNIT button repeatedly until the unit of measure you desire appears on the screen.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
- Ensure there is nothing on the scale’s weighing platform.
- Press ON/OFF/TARE to turn on the scale.
- Press the UNIT button to select your desired unit of measurement.
- Place your item(s) onto the scale’s weighing platform.
- The weight will immediately display on the LCD screen.
Note 1: Be sure to gently place items on the scale’s weighing platform.If item being weighed is uneven, the scale may take 2 or 3 seconds items from the scale. To avoid damaging the scale’s sensors, do not leave an item on the scale’s weighing platform for an extended period of time.
Note 2: The maximum weight capacity of this scale is 8000 g. If the weight capacity of this scale is exceeded, the Overload Indicator will display on the LCD screen:
USING THE TARE FEATURE:
The Tare button is located on the right side of the scale. The Tare feature allows you to automatically subtract the weight of a bowl or plate and determine the net weight of the ingredients being weighed.The Tare feature works by resetting the LCD screen to zero with an item (bowl, plate or other) already on the scale so that you can then
determine the weight of any additional items added.
- Ensure there is nothing on the scale’s weighing platform.
- Press ON/OFF to turn on the scale.
- Press the UNIT button to select your desired unit of measurement.
- Place your empty bowl, plate or dish onto the scale’s weighing platform, and wait for the weight to display on the LCD screen.
- Press the Tare button once to reset the scale to zero on the LCD screen.
- Add your items (such as ingredients).
- The net weight of your added items will display on the LCD screen.
CHANGING THE BATTERIES
- Ensure +/- terminals are correctly oriented.
- Please use a small tool to help remove the battery from the battery compartment if necessary.
- Replace with new 2 Lithium CR2032 batteries, with the + side facing up.
- Do not mix old and new batteries.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Features Microban® antimicrobial product protection that helps prevent the growth of stain and odor-causing bacteria.
- Equipped with 4 high precision Sensors
- Weight Unit: g, fl.oz, lb:oz, ml
- Capacity: 8000 g, 271.20 fl.oz, 18 lbs, 8000 ml
- Graduation: 1 g, 0.05 fl.oz, 0.05 oz, 1 ml
- Power Supply: 2 x CR2032 Lithium batteries (included)
- Low Battery Indicator:
- Overload Indicator: “ ”
- Automatically turns off after 2 minutes of inactivity.
LCD FULL DISPLAY
TO TURN ON/OFF
- Press and hold the ON/OFF/TARE button for 2 seconds to turn off the scale.
- Press and hold the ON/OFF/TARE button for 2 seconds to turn off the scale.
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Вы собираетесь купить или уже приобрели кухонные весы, но пока не знаете, как правильно взвешивать? Мы расскажем, как пользоваться кухонными электронными весами, как настроить и проверить кухонные весы на точность, ухаживать за ними, а также поделимся секретами измерения веса продуктов.
Кухонные электронные весы могут быть трех разновидностей:
- с встроенной чашей,
- без чаши,
- в виде ложки.
Существуют еще весы со счетчиком калорий, с ними легче похудеть и удержать вес на нужной отметке. Здесь рейтинг лучших весов для подсчета калорий.
В нашей публикации мы расскажем, как взвешивать на кухонных электронных весах без чаши.
Содержание
- Как включить весы
- Как пользоваться кухонными весами
- Выбор системы измерения и режима работы
- Как взвешивать на кухонных весах
- Как измерить вес продуктов без учета веса чаши
- Последовательное взвешивание
- Как измерить объем
- Отмеряем тесто при выпечке коржей
- Лучшие электронные кухонные весы
- Scarlett SC-KS57P64
- Hottek HT-962-025
- REDMOND RS-M731
- Polaris PKS 1068DG
- Beurer KS 54
- Как настроить кухонные электронные весы
- Как проверить весы на точность
- Правила эксплуатация весов
- Уход за кухонными электронными весами
- Правила хранения весов
- Как вставить батарейки в кухонные весы
Как включить электронные весы кухонные
Перед тем, как рассказать, как пользоваться электронными весами кухонными, выясним, как они включаются. Кухонные весы могут быть оборудованы кнопкой «On/Off». При отсутствии такой кнопки электронные весы могут включаться путем нажатия на весы – Вы можете поставить груз на весы или нажать на них рукой, чтобы включить.
Как выключить кухонные весы? Нажмите кнопку «On/Off». Если такой кнопки нет, весы будут отключаться автоматически в случае отсутствия действий с весами в течение определенного времени.
Как пользоваться кухонными весами
Как правило, кухонные электронные весы позволяют выбрать систему измерения и режим взвешивания. Расскажем, что это такое, для чего нужны такие функции и как их использовать.
Выбор системы измерения кухонных весов
Система измерения может быть:
- в граммах и миллилитрах,
- в фунтах и унциях.
Кухонные электронные весы, позволяющие переключить систему измерения, оборудованы специальной кнопкой («UNIT»). Измерение в фунтах или унциях (lb/oz) может Вам пригодиться, если Вы готовите по рецепту с иностранного сайта или книги.
Выбор режима работы кухонных электронных весов
Измерять Вы можете:
- массу продукта в граммах,
- объем в миллилитрах (есть модели кухонных весов, позволяющих отдельно измерять объем воды и объем молока).
Чтобы поменять режим измерения, нажмите соответствующую кнопку весов («MODE» и др.).
Рейтинг лучших кухонных весов (по отзывам покупателей)
Модель кухонных весов | ||
1 | Scarlett SC-KS57P64 | Обзор и Цены |
2 | Hottek HT-962-025 | Обзор и Цены |
3 | REDMOND RS-M731 | Обзор и Цены |
4 | Polaris PKS 1068DG | Обзор и Цены |
5 | Beurer KS 54 | Обзор и Цены |
Как взвешивать на кухонных весах
Взвешивать продукты на электронных кухонных весах совсем несложно. Если Вам нужно взвесить фрукты, овощи и другие продукты (Вы не кладете их в миски, чаши, тарелки и другую посуду) сделайте следующее:
- Поставьте весы на ровную поверхность.
- Включите их.
- Подождите, когда на дисплее отобразится «0».
- При необходимости измените режим работы весов.
- Положите продукты/еду на весы и подождите, пока весы измерят их вес.
Как измерить вес продуктов без учета веса чаши
Если Вы собираетесь приготовить выпечку, хотите измерить вес сыпучих продуктов или продуктов, которые запачкают весы (картофель, мясо), взвесить уже готовую еду, Вам не обойтись без посуды. Как правильно пользоваться кухонными электронными весами в этом случае? Здесь возможны два варианта:
- Поставьте на выключенные весы посуду, а затем включите их: весы начнут работать с нулевым начальным показателем.
- Включите весы, дождитесь, пока весы покажут «0», а затем поставьте на весы пустую миску. Нажмите кнопку, которая обнуляет весы («ZERO», «TARE»). Весы будут показывать «0».
Теперь Вы можете наполнить миску и измерить вес продуктов без учета посуды. Обнулять весы очень удобно, когда Вы готовите выпечку: пироги, кексы, печенье и т.д. Вам не нужно пачкать много посуды, чтобы взвесить каждый ингредиент. Просто поставьте миску с уже смешанными ингредиентами на весы, а затем обнулите их. Добавьте следующий ингредиент, контролируя его вес на дисплее кухонных весов.
Последовательное взвешивание на кухонных весах
Очень удобно последовательно взвешивать продукты на кухонных электронных весах, если Вы готовите салаты, пироги или печенье. Для этого Вам нужно:
- Включить весы и положить на них первый продукт. Если Вы хотите измерить вес продуктов в таре, обнулите весы со стоящей на них посудой прежде чем положить первый ингредиент.
- Когда весы определят вес, нажмите соответствующую кнопку, чтобы обнулить весы.
- Положите следующий продукт – весы измерят вес второго продукта отдельно.
- Обнулите весы, положите другой ингредиент, измерьте его вес. При необходимости повторите процедуру для других продуктов.
Как на кухонных весах измерить объем
Если Вы видите в рецепте воду или молоко в миллилитрах, воспользуйтесь режимом измерения объема. Вот инструкция, как пользоваться кухонными весами электронными в этом случае:
- Поставьте весы на твердую поверхность.
- Включите весы.
- Подождите, пока на дисплее появится «0».
- Переведите весы в режим измерения объема молока или воды (появится соответствующая индикация на дисплее).
- Поставьте чашку, контейнер или другую посуду на весы.
- Обнулите весы.
- Налейте в посуду молоко или воду. Подождите, пока весы определят объем воды или молока.
Как на кухонных весах отмерить тесто при выпечке коржей
Если Вы делаете торт и хотите, чтобы коржи получились идеально одинаковыми, обязательно воспользуйтесь кухонными электронными весами. Придется немного повычислять:
- Перед всеми манипуляциями с тестом измерьте вес миски, в которой будет тесто для коржей. Чтобы не забыть, лучше запишите, сколько весит миска.
- Затем измерьте вес уже готового теста в этой миске.
- Далее исходя из того, сколько коржей Вы будете готовить, определите вес теста для каждого коржа.
- Поставьте миску с тестом на весы. Переложите часть теста (расчетная масса одного коржа) в форму для выпечки.
Вот как может выглядеть пример расчета веса теста для коржа.
Миска весит 200 г. Миска с тестом весит 1100 г. Соответственно, масса теста – 900 г. Нужно выпечь 3 коржа. Масса одного коржа будет 300 г. Отложим часть теста для первого коржа – весы будут показывать 800 г (1100-300). После того, как мы отложим тесто для второго коржа, весы будут показывать 500 г (800-300).
Лучшие электронные кухонные весы
Scarlett SC-KS57P64
Стеклянная платформа весов Скарлетт подскажет, сколько грамм муки и других продуктов в стакане или в столовой ложке.
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Кухонные весы Scarlett SC-KS57P64
- Материал платформы стекло
- Предел взвешивания 10 кг
- Тарокомпенсация
- Последовательное взвешивание
- Измерение объема жидкости
- Автоматическое отключение
- Индикатор низкого заряда батареи
Hottek HT-962-025
У кухонных весов Хоттек дисплей подсвечивается, что позволяет измерять вес продуктов при плохом освещении.
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Кухонные весы Hottek HT-962-025
- Материал платформы стекло
- Предел взвешивания 7 кг
- Размер 180×200
- Тарокомпенсация
- Измерение объема жидкости
- Автоматическое отключение
- Индикатор низкого заряда батареи
REDMOND RS-M731
Платформа кухонных весов Редмонд сделана из нержавеющей стали. Их можно подвешивать на рейлинговые системы над столешницей.
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Кухонные весы REDMOND RS-M731
- Материал платформы сталь
- Предел взвешивания 5 кг
- Размер 239×178×17 мм
- Тарокомпенсация
- Автоматическое отключение
- Индикатор низкого заряда батареи
Polaris PKS 1068DG
Платформа кухонных электронных весов Полярис сделана из стекла и имеет яркую расцветку.
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Кухонные весы Polaris PKS 1068DG
- Материал платформы стекло
- Предел взвешивания 10 кг
- Размер 230×170
- Тарокомпенсация
- Измерение объема жидкости
- Автоматическое отключение
- Индикатор низкого заряда батареи
- Индикация перегрузки
Beurer KS 54
У кухонных весов Beurer чаша из нержавеющей стали. Дополнительные функции здесь таймер и термометр.
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Кухонные весы Beurer KS 54
- Материал платформы/чаши сталь
- Предел взвешивания 5 кг
- Тарокомпенсация
- Таймер
- Встроенный комнатный термометр
- Автоматическое выключение
- Индикация перегрузки
Как настроить кухонные электронные весы
Как правило, Вы сразу можете использовать кухонные весы после приобретения. Их не нужно калибровать. Но если инструкция указывает, что необходимо произвести определенные действия по калибровке, сделайте, как предписывает руководство по эксплуатации. Перед взвешиванием проверьте, на какой режим работы и под какую систему измерения настроены Ваши весы. При необходимости измените их. Также проверьте точность Ваших кухонных весов.
Как проверить кухонные электронные весы на точность
Прежде чем проверить кухонные весы, а также перед каждым использованием, убедитесь, что.
- весы стоят на ровной, твердой и устойчивой поверхности.
- Весы находятся вдали от источников электромагнитного излучения (мобильных телефонов, микроволновых печей).
- Батарейки в весах достаточно новые (при низком заряде батарейки весы могут показывать недостоверные данные).
Перечисленные выше факторы влияют на точность измерения. Как проверить точность кухонных весов?
Чтобы проверить, работает ли процесс тарирования, возьмите, например, яблоко и поместите его на весы. Как только весы определят его вес, запомните его, а затем нажмите кнопку «Тара» (обнуление). Как только весы покажут «0», снимите яблоко с весов. На дисплее должно отражаться отрицательное число, которое должно соответствовать весу, полученному ранее.
Теперь, когда Вы знаете, что весы сбалансированы, можно проверить их возможности. Для этого неплохо подойдут монеты. Каждая монета имеет определенный вес и очень мала, что поможет Вам проверить точность Ваших электронных кухонных весов. Вес монет, выпускаемых с 2009 года:
- 1 рубль – 3 г,
- 2 рубля – 5 г,
- 5 рублей – 6 г,
- 10 рублей – 5,63 г.
Проверьте шкалу, которая округляется до грамма. Включите весы и убедитесь, что они на нуле. Положите одну монету на весы, затем еще одну и еще. Если Ваши весы точны, вес каждый раз должен увеличиваться на вес выбранной монеты.
Правила эксплуатация кухонных электронных весов
Чтобы весы прослужили долго:
- Следите, чтобы на них не попадала жидкость. Их нельзя споласкивать под струей воды, погружать в воду.
- Не стоит нажимать излишне сильно на кнопки.
- Их нельзя ударять, ронять.
- Не перегружайте весы.
- Не подвергайте воздействию прямых солнечных лучей, высоких температур.
Как чистить и ухаживать за кухонными электронными весами
При загрязнении очищайте весы сухой или слегка влажной тканью. Запрещается мыть весы под проточной водой, в посудомоечной машине.
Как хранить кухонные электронные весы
Для защиты электронных компонентов хранить весы необходимо в сухом месте. Кроме того, как правило, производители рекомендуют хранить весы в горизонтальном положении. Если Вы длительное время не пользуетесь кухонными электронными весами, достаньте из них батарейки.
Как вставить батарейки в кухонные весы
Не пользуйтесь кухонными электронными весами, если батарейки почти «сели», — это может повлиять на точность измерения. Как правило, на дисплее в этом случае отражается индикация низкого уровня заряда батареек.
Электронные кухонные весы могут питаться от следующих батареек:
- батарейки АА/ААА,
- плоские батарейки, например, CR 2032.
Расскажем, как поменять батарейку в кухонных весах.
Замена батареек АА/ААА
- Откройте крышку отсека для батареек (обычно отсек находится на обратной стороне весов).
- Достаньте использованные батарейки. Возможно, для этого Вам придется использовать острый предмет. Установите на место использованных батареек новые, соблюдая полярность.
- Закройте крышку отсека.
Замена батарейки CR 2032
- Откройте крышку отсека для батарейки (обычно он находится на обратной стороне весов).
- Выньте из отсека использованную батарейку (если необходимо, используйте заостренный предмет). Установите на ее место новую, соблюдая полярность.
- Закройте крышку отсека.
Весы на кухне – незаменимый помощник. Теперь Вы знаете, как пользоваться кухонными электронными весами. Настройте и проверьте на точность весы перед взвешиванием. Используйте разные режимы и функцию тарирования (обнуления), чтобы взвешивать продукты на кухонных весах максимально быстро и удобно.
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bowls and food items. Elegantly designed with a refined finish, the Pronto also doubles
as a postage machine for your mail or a scale for your children’s science projects. The
ultimate companion for the serious cook, the Pronto’s large Unit button lets you change
the unit of measurement with push-button ease, with 6 different units to choose from (g,
lbs, lbs:oz, oz, ml, kg) — e.g. easily convert 539 grams to 1.188 pounds to 1 pound 3
ounces to 19.01 ounces to 539 ml to 0.539 kg. The widescreen LCD displays provides wide
viewing angle for the fast-moving chef. Manufactured to rigorous quality specifications,
the Pronto weighs up to 11.24 pounds (5100 grams) in graduations of just 0.04 ounces (1
gram) to help you achieve your diet and weight goals. The Pronto also features an
ever-handy Tare button which automatically subtracts the weight of any bowl or container
to calculate the net weight of your ingredients. The Pronto’s Tare and Unit buttons
provide an audible and tactile click confirmation so you never have to push twice when
preparing meals in a hurry. The Pronto’s aesthetic design and availability in multiple
colors complement any kitchen decor, and it cleans quickly and stores easily. The Pronto
runs on 2 AAA batteries (included) with an easy-access battery compartment, and 2-minute
automatic power-off to preserve battery life. It also ships with batteries included and
is guaranteed by Ozeri’s No-Hassle Warranty.
When it comes to digital kitchen scales, Ozeri ZK14-S Pronto pops up in mind. This is like supercomputer of food scales and if you keep reading this review you will find out why it is so.
Well:
Before ever I immerse deeper into the pros of this kitchen scale, let me make something clear that it is a consumer product: and that too digital, so it has ample chances to failure and it has its own drawbacks that we will talk about later.
But:
When it comes to digital weighing scales, all of them have almost similar cons. Why Ozeri ZK14-S beats rest of them six ways to Sunday? It is because this food scale has limited share of the cons that other scales share, but its pros outnumber the cons, and you will not find few of them in other filters.
So, without further ado, let us have a look at this review:
PROS
- Weighing capacity more than most of the scales found on Amazon – 179.84 Ounces
- Sleek and stylish design
- Big weighing platform – easier to clean
- 5 measuring units
- Intelligent tare option that excludes the weight of container and measures the net weight of ingredients only
- Incredibly flawless measuring accuracy
CONS
- Inactivity turn-off time is too short
- Tare button tends to give inconsistent numbers for the same weight
- Scale is likely to start malfunctioning too early
- Scale is made of light-weight plastic
- No USB/AC Adapter charging
- No back-lit display
So:
The pros and cons are here and before we talk about the merits or demerits of Ozeri ZK14-S kitchen scale, we have to make it clear that these pros and cons do not only include our opinion based on extensive lab testing (our kitchen lab is where we test scales and other kitchen items as per different testing criteria), but they also include the opinions of the people who bought these scales on Amazon.
That is, a con mentioned in this review is not necessarily something that we noticed in our testing, but might be an opinion shared by a user of Ozeri ZK14-S food scale.
Alright, enough yapping about the needless details, let us have a deep dive into these pros and cons and see where we rate this kitchen scale on our rating system – a scale from 0 to 10.
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Ozeri ZK14-S Kitchen Scale Pros in Detail
Get ready to find out what is it worth to have an Ozeri food scale at home or your food outlet. Here we are going to discuss the pros in detail.
Best Weighing Capacity
Here’s a quick mental exercise for you. Go to Amazon and search for kitchen scales and keep noting the maximum weighing capacity offered by those scales.
While you can do it on your own, let us tell you that most of the good scales have a standard maximum weighing capacity of 176 ounces, then there come the poor ones that weigh around 70.54 and then there come scales like MyWeigh and Ozeri.
MyWeigh scales weigh as much as 282.1917 ounces which is simply unparalleled, but Ozeri scale also does a good job with offering maximum weighing capacity capped at 179.84 ounces, which gives it a little edge over standard 176 ounces scales.
Sleek & Stylish Design
Well:
Those who have a very practical approach towards their tools will mostly ignore aesthetics and symmetry, but considering that the biggest demographic of food scale users are women, both: aesthetics and symmetry become important.
Sleek and stylish design of Ozeri scale will complement your kitchen and since it is a slim and lightweight kitchen scale, it is always easy to move, pack or store this item. You cannot do this with those big analog display scales.
Big Weighing Platform
Ozeri ZK14-S comes with a big weighing platform. This is a good quality, because it makes it easy for the end user to weigh ingredients in bigger quantity and also, it is easier to clean. The faux chrome body takes nothing more than a wipe with a damp cloth: preferable microfiber.
5 Measuring Units
While it is simply astounding why almost all scales offer measuring units other than Kg and to make things worse, Ozeri food scale also does not allow measuring items in Kg and you have to use a unit converter app for this, the good thing is that this scale offers 5 measuring units.
It is good because most of other scales that we have previously reviewed only offer 4 measuring units, and some of them stoop to 3 units.
Well:
Not in the case of Ozeri ZK14-S! This weight measuring scale lets you measure weight of your ingredients in five different units. You can do this in grams, lbs, lbs:oz, oz and ml, and with a little unit converter app in your cell phone, you can easily measure in Kilos too.
Graduation Unit
Graduation unit is the least measurable point beyond which a scale cannot give accurate measurement. This is important because sometimes you try a recipe that demands a very little amount of some ingredient e.g. sprinkling ground black pepper.
The good thing about Ozeri kitchen scale is that its graduation unit is 0.05 Oz. This is way better than standard 0.1 Oz offered by other weighing scales. It means that you can enjoy the measuring the weight of the smallest quantity that any food scale can measure. Bakers love Ozeri food scale for this reason.
Tare Option
First of all, let me clarify that tare option is more or less the same in case of all food weighing scales; you push it and it excludes the previous weight (could be ingredients or bowl weight) and it makes the scale ready to weigh the newly put ingredients.
However:
It is kind of “easier said than done” deal. Not all weighing scales have this good tare option that Ozeri and its likes present. The precision tare button will exclude the weight of bowl, container or previously weighed ingredients by one simple push.
Push it and you are ready to weigh new ingredients without worrying about previous measurements. Ozeri scale makes 100% assured that you get new measurements for newly added ingredients.
Flawless Measuring Accuracy
Thanks to the tare button and sensors beneath Ozeri’s meek, chrome looking weighing platform that you get flawless measuring accuracy. Ozeri weight measuring scale claims the weight measurements to be flawless, but we did not take their words and tested it in our lab.
And yes, for 97.5 out of 100 times, the readings turned out to be 100% accurate. This is not what you are going to witness in just any food scale; Ozeri’s Amazon customers also love it for this very reason.
Unit Converter
Well:
While using other food scales on Amazon, at least in case of most of them, the transition from one to another measuring unit is never a smooth experience, this is not yet the case with top class kitchen scales like Ozeri ZK14-S and Etekcity etc.
Ozeri food scale lets you easily and smoothly convert from one unit measurement to another. So you can shift from gram to lbs to ml etc. without any problem; just push the purpose-built Unit button and there you have the measurements of your ingredients in desired unit.
Ozeri ZK14-S Food Scale Cons in Detail
Enough is enough!
Everything cannot be too rosy or kosher with a digital product. Seriously, how many Amazon products have you noticed with zero negative reviews?
Chances go from little to little to no when you check digital products and Ozeri ZK14-S is a digital product, thus it comes with handful of cons.
Some of these negative points are actually intentional decisions taken by the company to save the product from a bigger negative impact, some of them are noticed by Amazon buyers (not us) and some of them are what we noticed in our exhaustive testing of this product.
We are going to talk about all of them in detail. Here you go:
Short Turn-off time for Inactivity
Since most of these digital scales use AAA batteries (thankfull Ozeri takes only 2 to work), they have to do something to avoid the battery drain issue. They do with setting a turn-off time. After a certain short period of inactivity, the scales goes off.
Unfortunately, most of the customers are not happy with this trick, and most of highly rated scales get a negative review because of this. Ozeri is no exception; its inactivity turn-off window is only two minutes, and considering how busy a chef is at home or business place kitchen, they don’t have enough time to scratch their head, much less to keep going to the scale, in the midst of cooking, just to keep it active.
Tare Button’s Inconsistent Readings
Well, this con is neither intentional on company’s part nor noticed during our testing, and we just included it because a handful of customers complained that tare button is not very consistent in its readings. It will give you different amount for the same weight; perhaps it is because of the allocation of sensors, but this issue seems to be real as far as Amazon reviews of this scale are concerned.
Malfunctioning
Alright:
This is another con that we could not attest by our testing, but when it comes to the pros and cons of a product, the consumers and end users have the most authentic opinion. If you have a look at Amazon reviews of this kitchen scale, you will find out that there is a considerable number of people who reported that their scale stopped working after a few weeks or months etc.
However, majority reviews are the reason why Ozeri scale has an overall 4.8 star rating and those who gave those positive reviews definitely did not notice anything like this. When it comes to a scale turning dead, there are a lot of things to consider and including its inner circuit, the fittings at one’s kitchen could also be the reason for it.
Clumsy Built
Alright:
This one is what we would like to attest because of our personal experience and testing of this product. We would like to inform any interested users that while Ozeri’s built quality is not poor and it does not interfere with its functioning, it is not chrome or metal. It is purely built of plastic with chrome finish on it.
This is the reason why scale is so light weight and this is the reason why some Amazon customers disliked the scale, even though clumsy, plastic body made it lightweight and small to pack and move, and even though it does not affect the proper functioning of the scale.
No USB/Adapter Charging
Well, even Ozeri rival Etekcity does not have this feature and so is the case with rest of famous food scales. However, a USB/Adapter charging food scale is not a fantasy and scales like MyWeigh offer this function that makes it easy for you to just use electricity to charge your scale and you don’t have to rush to your drawers or to market to buy new batteries, while you are in mid of baking.
Ozeri comes with 2 AAA batteries, which makes it better than those that require 3, but ignoring the USB/AC Adapter charging option seems to be a bad executive decision.
No Back-lit Display
Well, this is the reason why Ozeri ZK14-S food scale requires only two batteries. At least this is what we can make of it; they made a wonderful scale and then made a blunder by not making a back-list display.
With a back-lit display, problems like poor lighting and shadow of the weighing trey, bowl or container simply vanish, but not in the case where you try to save the battery life by compromising over functionality and ease.
Now, let us see where we rate Ozeri ZK14-S on our scale of 1-10:
Usability | Design | Measurement Units | Graduation
(Ounces) |
Maximum Weight
(Ounces) |
Weight of the Scale
(Ounces) |
Overall Rating | |
Ozeri ZK14-S | 9 | 7 | 7 | 0.05 | 179.84 | 12 | 9.25 |
As you can see, because of usability, design, extra measurement units, best possible graduation unit and amazing weighing capacity etc. we gave Ozeri ZK14-S a 9.25 out of 10, and we definitely recommend this scale over others.
If you remember our post about the best kitchen scales, this scale turned up to be the winner of the competition – 100% authentic and recommended by us.
? How do I use my Ozeri Kitchen Scale?
Firstly, make sure that the scale is placed on a flat surface. Then press the Power/Tare button to the right of the display. Place the ingredient you want to weigh. The display will show the weight of the ingredient. In case you want to weigh multiple ingredients together, just press the Tare button, and it will reset the scale, so you are good to go.
? How long does the scale retain memory?
The scale automatically powers-off after two minutes. Hence, after two minutes memory is lost. As the Ozeri Digital Kitchen scale uses 2 AAA batteries only, this action preserves energy and helps batteries last longer.
? Does Ozeri ZK14-S Pronto remember units?
Yes, it does. If you use grams, and then power-off the scale, the scale will retain the setting. You will have to change modes to use other units of measurement.
? How do I reset my Ozeri Food Scale?
You can reset your food scale by pressing the button Tare button to the right of the display. This action will set the display to zero.
? How do I change batteries in my Ozeri Scale?
The food scale has an easy-to-access compartment on the backside. You do not need a screwdriver to open up the compartment. Hence, just buy new batteries, open up the battery compartment, and change them.
? Is Ozeri Food scale’s display easily readable?
YES and NO! The display has large digits, so it is easy-to-read in a well-lit room. It isn’t backlit, though, so you may have trouble reading the display in darker settings.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2023
The Ozeri Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale have truly transformed the way I approach cooking and baking. This sleek and compact scale brings a level of precision to my kitchen that I didn’t know I was missing. The user-friendly interface and accurate measurements make it an indispensable tool for any home chef. The scale’s multifunctionality allows me to weigh ingredients with ease, ensuring that every recipe is executed with precision. The tare button is a game-changer, allowing me to measure multiple ingredients in the same container without the need for math gymnastics. The scale’s 8.25-inch platform is spacious enough for various bowls and containers, making it versatile for different culinary tasks. The durability and sleek design of the Pronto scale add a touch of sophistication to my kitchen countertop. What’s more, it’s incredibly easy to clean, a feature that I greatly appreciate in a kitchen gadget. If you’re serious about culinary precision and elevating your cooking and baking game, the Ozeri Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen Scale is a must-have. It’s a reliable and stylish companion that brings accuracy to your kitchen endeavors, ensuring that your culinary creations are nothing short of perfection.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2023
I make a lot of breads & love how this can compute from standard to metric enabling me to make artisanal & many European breads w/o using a calculator. My battery leaked (my fault) & I really thought it had done some permanent damage but a clean up with a Q-tip & some alcohol brought it back to life. I’ve owned this for quite some time. The window is clear that I can see under large bowls & through a plastic film wrap. I have found it to be accurate. When the bowl is full of flour, it amazes me that it can capture the weight of a pinch of yeast or salt. Definitely a good purchase for my uses.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2023
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Ozeri Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale, Original
By: Ozeri Store
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When my last kitchen scale gave up the ghost I tried going without for a while but measuring cups just don’t give the accuracy and consistency needed for dry measures. I found that to be especially true for measuring flour. My understanding is that’s why cooks used to sift flour before measuring. Scales are much easier. And I don’t know anyone who has a flour sifter in their kitchen unless they inherited one from their grandmother.
So I started searching Amazon. With nearly 90,000 mostly positive reviews at the time of this review, I settled on this one. And it didn’t disappoint. I love this scale. It does everything I need, but I’m just an average and occasional home cook.
For my needs it’s very accurate. However, like many scales it may not be accurate when weighing items of just a few grams. For those small measures, don’t place your items directly on the scale as currently shown on the product page. Instead, place a plate or bowl on the scale, tare it, and then add the few grams of product to your plate/bowl until you get the desired amount. I read that recommendation years ago and it seems to work for me.
It’s very small so can fit almost anywhere in your cabinets, and is easy to clean. It measures in pounds, grams, ml etc. — whatever you might need.
BATTERY SAVING TIME-OUT FEATURE
The one negative is that out of the box it shuts down after 2 minutes of inactivity to save batteries. That caught me by surprise a couple of times mid-measure as I was reading recipes and I said some bad words. Grudgingly, I resorted to reading the flippin’ manual to see if the time-out feature could be controlled. Turns out you can switch between a 2 minute timeout and a 5 minute timeout by pressing and holding the two control buttons (Unit & Tare) at the same time. Problem solved.
I highly recommend this little scale!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2023
Bought this to help me on my fitness journey as I was struggling with consistent weight loss due to my diet. Never worried about portion control before as my metabolism was very high but age catches up with us all.
Once I started using it, I quickly realized that I was eating way more than I technically needed too and that a couple ounces of pasta isn’t really that much when you see it on the plate.
I searched through several scales before settling on this one. I liked the small form and large, easy to read, display. There’s only a couple of buttons. Power/tare and a button to change the units. I only ever use OZ but it gives you several other options such as grams, kg, and even ml.
I really like that it’s a snap to clean; usually just wipe off any moisture with a napkin after every use and the finish prevents any staining. I waited until now to review it as I wished to see how the batteries held up.
Comes with four AA batteries and takes two to operate so you have replacements on hand. I rarely need more than a minute to measure out my food before I shut it back off but it’s still good to know it’s not an energy vampire.
Lastly, I liked that the manufacturer gives multiple color options. Arrived very quickly too.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2023
This is the best scale I’ve ever used. It’s simple to use, easy to clean, compact and easy to store and the price was right.
I need exact measurements for making soap and herbal products and could never find a scale that was perfectly accurate until I bought this. So glad I did
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Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2023
Great price. Easy to use and does everything I need it to do. No longer have to guess how many potatoes or other veggies are in a pound for recipes. My only regret is not buying it sooner.
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023
We have had this scale for 9 years and today was its last day in service. Pulled it out of the drawer and it wouldn’t come on. Swapped batteries and still no luck. So here we are to buy another for the next 9 years. Worked great the entire time we have owned it. Accurate and repeatable. Highly recommend.
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2023
I bought this scale to use while measuring food for my diet. It is very easy to use and accurate. Never have to remediate to make sure it’s right. Easy to clean and small enough to put anywhere on a table or counter.
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Não usei muito a balança, mas gostei bastante, foi muito precisa, sem problemas
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A balança possui uma precisão muito boa. Ela consegue pesar adequadamente pequenas quantidades. Outras balanças que já usei não conseguiam identificar pequenas porções, ficavam zeradas até que colocasse uma quantidade maior de produto.
Pesar alimentos em pratos é um pouco chato, pois o prato cobre o visor da balança e você precisa ficar se abaixando para ver o valor. Mas isso não foi um problema para mim.
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Reviewed in Brazil on August 9, 2023
Comprei essa balança porque tive problemas com o modelo mais popular, aquela branca, ficava desligando, era muito leve e instável. Uso bastante pra preparar a alimentação natural do meu cachorro, quase todos os dias uso ao menos uma vez, e tenho achado satisfatória. Nada demais, mas mais robusta, e não fica desligando. Boa aquisição!
About Ozeri
Ozeri is a company that specializes in designing and manufacturing various home products. They offer a wide range of products, including kitchen appliances, bathroom scales, fans, air purifiers, cookware, and more. Ozeri focuses on combining innovative technology, functionality, and stylish design to create products that enhance everyday living.
The company places an emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction. They strive to provide durable and reliable products that meet the needs of their customers. Ozeri’s products often incorporate advanced features and technologies to improve performance and convenience.
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SPECIFICATIONS
- Capacity: 0.04 oz – 11 Ibs (1 g – 5 kg)
- Graduation: 0.04 oz (1g)
- Unit: g / oz / Ih / ml
- Power: 2 AAA.batteries
- Working temperature: -10C to 50 C
- Working humidity level: < 90% RH
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INITIAL SETUP
- Open the battery cover located beneath the scale and place the included AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Ensure that the batteries +/- terminals are correctly oriented.
- To turn on the scale, place on a hard even surface and press the On/Off/Tare button located to the right of the LCD screen.
- To turn off the scale, first ensure there is nothing on the weighing platform (the LCD should display zero). Then press and hold the On/Off/Tare button.
Note: to extend battery life the scale will automatically turn off after 2 minutes of inactivity.
WEIGHING MODE
Turn the scale on and gently place an item on the center of the weighing platform. The weight will immediately display on the screen. If the object is uneven the scale may fine-tune the computed weight during the first 2 or 3 seconds of measurement. Be sure to always gently place objects on the center of the scale’s weighing platform. Do not leave an object on the scale’s weighing platform for an extended period of time.
CHANGING THE UNIT OF MEASUREMENT
When the scale is powered on, simply press the unit button to change between ounces (oz), pounds (lbs), grams (g), and milliliters (mI). You can also change the unit of measurement while an object is on the scale. The scale will remember the unit of measurement you last selected each time it is turned on.
Note:
The milliliter measurement is an approximation of fluid measure and assumes that you are measuring a liquid such as water or oil, and not a powder or thick emulsion.
USING THE TARE FEATURE
Use the tare feature to automatically subtract the weight of a bowl or plate, and determine the net weight of the ingredients being weighed. To use the Tare feature:
- First place the empty bowl, plate or container onto the scale’s weighing platform. The scale will display a weight on the LCD.
- With the empty bowl or container remaining on the scale, Press the Tare button once to reset the scale to zero.
- Place the ingredients you would like measured into the bowl, plate or container, and the net weight will then display On the LCD. After removing the container from the weighing platform, the scale will display a negative number. Simply press the On/Off/Tare button to reset it and deactivate the Tare feature.
IMPORTANT INDICATORS
- ‘LO” – When the LCD displays “LO” and automatically powers off the batteries need to be changed. Only use new AAA batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries.
- “Er – When the weight detected exceeds 11 lbs or 5 kg, the LCD will display “Err”. Remove the object from the scale’s weighing platform to avoid damage to the scale’s sensors.
- ‘Unst” – If the scale displays “Unst” on its LCD, the object being weighed may have shifted. Remove the object from the weighing platform and allow a few seconds for the scale to reset. Then ensure the object being weighed is stationary before gently replacing it on the scale.
- “out2” If the scale displays “out2” on the LCD, the scale was not able to successfully reset itself. Remove all objects from the scale, and turn it off and back on. If the problem persists, briefly remove the batteries from the scale to force a hard reset.
WARNING MAINTENANCE
- To clean the scale, use only a damp cloth. Do not soak or submerge the scale in water or any other liquids. This scale is not waterproof. Do not expose the scale to moisture as this will cause damage to the scale and void the warranty.
- Always ensure the scale is stored and operated at room, temperature and on a stable flat surface.
- Gently place all items on the scale’s weighing platform. Never drop an item on the scale, or leave an object on the scale’s weighing platform for an extended period of time.
- Avoid placing the scale near cell phones or other devices that can cause electromagnetic interference. This can cause the scale to malfunction.
- Store the scale in a clean dry location. Dust, dirt, and moisture from humidity can accumulate on the weighing sensors and electronics, causing inaccuracy Or malfunction.
- Remove the batteries if the scale will not be used for any extended period of time.
- Do not operate or store the scale in extreme temperatures
- This product is not a toy and should be kept away from children.
- Do not attempt to operate this scale if it is dropped or damaged in any manner.
- This scale is intended for indoor use only.
- Do not attempt to disassemble this scale. Doing so will void the warranty.
- This product is battery-operated. Improper use of this product may cause the batteries to leak or explode, which may cause personal injury. If contact is made with a leaking battery, immediately flush the local poison control center or seek medical attention.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Your “Ozeri Scale” is warranted against defects in the entering year from the date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. Should your scale prove defective within 1 year from the date of purchase saturn the defective part or unit, freight prepaid along with an explanation of the claim to “Ozeri Scale”. Please pack your scale carefully to avoid damage in transit. Under this warranty. Ozeri will repair or replace any parts found to be defective due to a manufacturer’s defect. This warranty extends only to personal use and does not extend to any product that has been used for commercial use, rental use, or use which is not interlaced These are guaranties other than that expressly set forth herein. This warranty is not transferable. Ozeri is not responsible in any way for damages, losses, or inconveniences caused by equipment failure or by user negligence, abuse, or use not in accordance with the “User Guide” or any additional safety, use, or warnings included in the product materials. Further, Ozeri is not liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature resulting from the purchase price of the product. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING:
- Damage due to accident, misuse, abuse, alterations or vandalism.
- Improper or inadequate maintenance.
- Unauthorized modification or commercial use.
- Damage in return transit.
- Unsupervised use by children under 18 years of age.
Ozeri Scale Customer Service:
Phone: 1-877-299-1296
Email: support@ozeri.com
(Ozeri™ and its subsidiaries no liability for damage caused by the use of the Ozeri Scale other than for its intended use or as instructed above and in the User Manual.)
FAQS About Ozeri ZK14 Pronto Digital Kitchen Scale
Q: What is the maximum weight capacity of the Ozeri ZK14 Pronto Digital Kitchen Scale?
A: The Ozeri ZK14 Pronto Digital Kitchen Scale has a maximum weight capacity of 11 lbs (approximately 5 kilograms).
Q: Does the scale come with batteries?
A: Yes, the Ozeri ZK14 Pronto Digital Kitchen Scale typically comes with two AAA batteries included in the package.
Q: Is the scale easy to clean?
A: Yes, the scale’s surface is usually made of tempered glass, which makes it easy to clean with a damp cloth. However, avoid submerging the scale in water to prevent damage to the electronics.
Q: Can I switch between different units of measurement?
A: Yes, the Ozeri ZK14 Pronto Digital Kitchen Scale usually allows you to switch between different units of measurement, such as grams, pounds, ounces, and kilograms.
Q: Does the scale have a tare function?
A: Yes, the Ozeri ZK14 Pronto Digital Kitchen Scale typically has a tare function, which allows you to reset the weight to zero after placing a container on the scale. This feature lets you measure only the contents of the container, excluding its weight.
Q: Is the scale accurate?
A: The Ozeri ZK14 Pronto Digital Kitchen Scale is designed to be accurate within a certain range. However, like any digital scale, its accuracy may vary slightly over time or with heavy use. It’s recommended to calibrate the scale occasionally to ensure accuracy.
Q: Can I weigh liquids on the scale?
A: Yes, you can weigh liquids on the Ozeri ZK14 Pronto Digital Kitchen Scale. However, it’s important to use a liquid measuring container to prevent spillage and potential damage to the scale’s electronics.
Q: Does the scale have an auto-off feature?
A: Yes, the Ozeri ZK14 Pronto Digital Kitchen Scale typically has an auto-off feature to conserve battery life. The scale will automatically turn off after a period of inactivity.
Q: How large is the scale’s display?
A: The Ozeri ZK14 Pronto Digital Kitchen Scale usually has a large LCD display that provides easy-to-read measurements.
Q: Is the scale compact and easy to store?
A: Yes, the Ozeri ZK14 Pronto Digital Kitchen Scale is designed to be compact and thin, making it easy to store in a kitchen drawer or cabinet when not in use.
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